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Happy National Hamburger Day!

According to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Americans eat roughly one hundred burgers -- per person! -- annually. Though it would seem that the burger is universally prized across the U.S., Americans seem to argue passionately about what they deem to be the very best variety.

Some vouch for West Coast chain In-N-Out; others passionately back local institutions, like Brooklyn stalwart Peter Luger's beefier bite; while many are torn on the eternal McDonald's versus Burger King debate. Which burger is your favorite? Argue your case in the comments -- and grab your favorite burger come lunchtime to support your cause!

Of course, there's nothing like grilling your own. Read 16 Tips for the Perfect Burger and then fire it up with these burger recipes.

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Today is National Hamburger Day. The guy on the right must be going crazy.

There are a lot of ways to make hamburgers. Some people just take a burger and slap it on a bun and that's it. Some might be so adventurous as to slow some cheese on it (maybe even cheddar!). But let's take a look at some more exotic recipes for burgers.